Drifter Robbie Keane heads to Galaxy for the final countdown

Tottenham Hotspur re-signed Keane in a deal worth £12 million in February 2009Matthew Childs/Action Images

Robbie Keane will be able to watch dusk fall on his career from Sunset Boulevard after his £3.5 million move to the Los Angeles Galaxy was confirmed last night.

The Ireland captain, one of the modern game’s great wanderers, agreed a contract worth £70,000-a-week to join the ninth club of his career, having commanded nearly £75 million in transfer fees. “I’ve always wanted to come and play in MLS. It’s a dream come true,” Keane, 31, said yesterday.

“When David Beckham came and trained at Spurs recently, he couldn’t speak highly enough about the Galaxy, their fans and league. I have discussed football with Bruce Arena [the coach] and I know exactly what he wants from me. I am fit, fresh and ready to go.”

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